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I cut my jacket out the last week of November and then Christmas came. I decided to make all those Sophia and Weekender bags making the Cabi-inspired jacket lost in the to-do pile.
Fast-forward to December 23rd, the bags are complete and I didn't feel like starting on the jacket unitl after the New Year. Instead I did a very needed cleaning of my sewing room and in this process threw away my Simplicity 2728. I went by Hobby Lobby on January 2nd but they did not have the pattern. Being a person who cannot start another project until the one is finished, I forged ahead.
I did not cut out the collar, who knows why? Looking at the line drawing, the collar is perfect for the inspiration piece, wide and full shaped.
One thing I did add was leather pocket flaps, cut from an old purse. I had seen leather on jackets in RTW and wanted to incorporate this.
I used quilting cotton on the underside of the flaps
Here is the finished jacket front
Overall, I am quite pleased with my jacket, I do wish it had a collar but I will still enjoy wearing it.
It may not look just like the inspiration garment, but it sure turned out nicely! Love the leather pocket flaps!
ReplyDeleteI love this, it looks so well made
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job capturing the inspiration pics. Also love the leather for the pocket flaps.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jacket, I too love the pocket flaps.
ReplyDeleteYou did such a nice job using an inspiration pic to guide you in your own direction! I can imagine how disappointed you were when you realized you were missing the pattern, but your end product is great :-)
ReplyDeletewell I think it looks fabulous! Loving those leather touches.
ReplyDeleteSharp! Love the leather pockets, and good button choice!
ReplyDeleteNice looking jacket. Adding the leather was a great touch.
ReplyDeleteI really like the clean lines the jacket has without the collar. I also like the leather flaps. The leather adds richness.
ReplyDeleteLoving it and the leather details are perfect.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! The pocket flaps and the buttons really make a distinctive difference!
ReplyDeleteEven though that jacket didn't go as expected, you ended up with wonderful results. Leather is so hot now, and it's a very distinctive touch along with the buttons. Good sewing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jacket
ReplyDeleteI love the clean lines of this jacket. The leather trim really makes it special. The neutral color provides lots of wardrobe options. What a winner and beautifully sewn!
ReplyDeleteThat jacket is beautiful and I can't wait to see it on you. I also like how you incorporated something old by using the leather from and old handbag to make the pockets. Nice!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Lori - it's still lovely. I really like the leather pocket flaps what a great use for an old purse. Sorry it's not what you envisioned, but it's lovely. Enjoy. g
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Great Job!!
ReplyDeleteLove the contrast on the jacket. It's so cute. Love the little shapped bottom on the back. It's so unexpected.
ReplyDeleteLori, I love this. Leather and tweed is nice combination. Great job, as always.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the jacket, and I love the accent that the leather flaps give it. With or without the collar it would look great. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's such a well made jacket. Love the style and leather detailing:))
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